Big Eat Bloggers: Thanks for Being Awesome, We Love You

We have been releasing the Big Eat: 100 Things to Taste Before You Die for five years, and each time a new list comes out, a few brave souls actually take on the challenge of consuming every item on the Big Eat...and blog about it. Although few succeed, we still tip our hats to you all and thank you for coming on this culinary journey with us year after year.

Ready to see how some people commit their every meal to the Big Eat? Check out these delicious blogs.

Not only did Kendra Aronson tackle every single dish on the Big Eat 2012, she also drank (and blogged!) her way through the 2012 Big Drink! Kendra published every single day on both blogs, and we are seriously amazed at her dedication and enthusiasm. The only item yet to be consumed? The Gin Fizz Tropical at Heaven's Dog, which is currently under construction. A huge high five to you Kendra!

Number of dishes tackled so far: 100!

Favorite item yet:

When we asked Kendra about her favorite dish, this is how she responded. Needless to say, she is our type of woman:

"My favorite item? Now that's a tricky question because it's impossible to narrow down to just one. So how about if I only had 48 hours to be in San Francisco I would try to eat the following (you think I'm joking, but I am totally serious):

Alex and Kristina are relatively new to SF, and to get to know our fabulous city they decided to eat their way through the 2011 Big Eat, reviewing our picks as they go.

Number of dishes tackled so far:50

Favorite item yet:

"The Hamburguesa at Don Pistos. This was a very tough decision that involved much hand wringing, cursing and tears. We were torn between the Tuna tostada from Tacolicious and the Tonkatsu ramen at Izakaya Sozai as well, but the hamburguesa just packs this unique, meaty flavor explosion that we've never encountered before. We're also huge fans of Don Pistos as a whole, so we'd have to go with that."

Dish they would nominate for next year:

"The Tea Leaf Salad at Burma Superstar. This is another dish that stands out for the unique flavor and great texture balance. Excellent example of a dish being greater than the sum of its (many) parts."

Although Seema didn't get through quite as many items from the 2012 Big Eat as she wanted to, her food photos from the past year are spectacular. We can't wait to see what dishes she snaps in 2013!

Number of dishes tackled so far: 65

Favorite item yet:

"Fave item this year is The Rebel Within at Craftsman & Wolves. Last year, it was pretty close between the carnitas at Nopalito and the Kelvin-made ice cream at Smitten."

Dish she would nominate for next year:

"So many things I would add, but here are a few: Grilled cheese at Cowgirl Creamery (Sidekick cafe), a cone of meat from Boccalone, fried chicken and waffles at Zero Zero (brunch weekends), and the seasonal bread pudding at Tartine is amazing."

Having worked through much of the 2012 Big Eat, Jackie is starting fresh and early on 2013. We're impressed by the thorough reviews and helpful basic information that accompanies each meal's blog post.